noun
- cross-country skiing, especially as a competitive sport or recreational activity
Usage: borrowed from German and Norwegian; often used in skiing contexts and winter sports
Examples
- She trained for months to compete in the langlauf championship.
- Langlauf is a popular winter sport in Scandinavian countries.
- The resort offers groomed trails for langlauf enthusiasts of all levels.
- He prefers langlauf to downhill skiing because it's less strenuous on the knees.
- The Olympic langlauf events attract competitors from around the world.